More than 70 educational leaders from the U.S. and Canada will gather for the fifth annual Duquesne Educational Leadership Symposium, hosted by the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Center for Educational Leadership and Social Justice. Read more »
Academics & Programs
International Education Leaders to Examine Assessment, Social Justice at Duquesne Symposium
May. 16, 2012
Law Professor, Former History Chair Dr. Samuel Astorino Dies at 79
May. 16, 2012
Duquesne University faculty, staff, students and alumni are mourning the loss of Dr. Samuel J. Astorino, professor of law, who passed away on Saturday, May 12, from cancer at age 79. Read more »
Bayer School Award to be Given, Faculty Judges to Volunteer at Intel Science Fair
May. 14, 2012
Duquesne University faculty will be part of the world’s largest pre-college science and engineering competition when the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) brings 1,500 students in grades 9-12 from around the world to Pittsburgh May 13-18. Read more »
Mylan School of Pharmacy Hosts 85th Annual Commencement Ceremony
May. 14, 2012
Nearly 200 students will receive their degrees at the 85th annual Mylan School of Pharmacy Commencement ceremony at Duquesne University. Read more »
Former ICJ Judge, Human Rights Advocate, Auschwitz Survivor to Address Duquesne Law Graduates
May. 11, 2012
The Honorable Thomas Buergenthal, a former judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), will deliver the keynote address at Duquesne University’s 99th Annual School of Law Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, June 3, at the A.J. Palumbo Center. Read more »
Leadership Breakfast Series Addresses Dynamic Strategies
May. 8, 2012
Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement (SLPA) is hosting a Leadership Breakfast Series, a professional development event to help inspire attendees to think about successful leadership. Read more »
Duquesne Nursing School Joins First Lady in Supporting Veterans and Military Families
Apr. 27, 2012
The Duquesne University School of Nursing has joined the commitment recently announced by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden to further educate the nation’s three million nurses so that they are prepared to meet the unique health needs of service members, veterans and their families. Duquesne is among more than 500 nursing schools and 150+ state and national nursing organizations to support this effort. Read more »
Duquesne University Prepares to Graduate Largest Class in History
Apr. 27, 2012
Degrees To Be Conferred Upon Nearly 1,650 Students on May 4
The graduating class of 2012 will be the largest ever at Duquesne University. The nearly 1,650 students will be recognized at the annual Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 4, at 5 p.m. in the A.J. Palumbo Center. Read more »
Duquesne University Recognizes Creative Teachers and Graduate Students
Apr. 25, 2012
Duquesne University’s annual Celebration of Teaching Excellence on April 1 recognized faculty who have implemented innovative ways of teaching and have assessed the impact on student learning. Read more »
City Music Center-TRYPO Collaboration Expands Pre-Collegiate Music Experience
Apr. 25, 2012
A new collaboration between Duquesne University’s City Music Center and the Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestra (TRYPO) will provide members of both organizations with additional opportunities and an enhanced music experience. Read more »
An International Look at Ethics Education Across Professions
Apr. 23, 2012
In our professional lives, how do we draw lines between right and wrong? What should students learn about navigating a profession—whether it is business or biology, education or communications, medicine or theology? Read more »
Duquesne Dean Addresses STEM Diversity in Higher Education Session
Apr. 23, 2012
Dr. David Seybert, dean of the Bayer School for Natural and Environmental Sciences at Duquesne University, was invited to serve as a panelist discussing the state of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) diversity in higher education at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Read more »
Duquesne Law School Celebrates 60th Alumni Reunion Dinner
Apr. 17, 2012
The Duquesne University School of Law will host its 60th annual Alumni Reunion Dinner. Read more »
Roles of Legal Nurse Consultants, Nurse Experts, In Forensic Investigation and Legal Proceedings Examined
Apr. 17, 2012
Nurses connect with the justice system in important ways, including working as legal nurse consultants with or at law firms to help attorneys assess the viability of cases ranging from medical malpractice to personal injury. In addition, nurses are often called upon to offer their expertise in court.
DU Sustainability MBA Students to Plant Trees, Offsetting Carbon Cost of Travel
Apr. 13, 2012
Students in the MBA Sustainability program at Duquesne University will be planting 400 trees to help offset the carbon emissions from their international travels to Germany, Brazil and Iceland. Read more »
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